WHO TO WATCH: M. Breij and R. Doan have ecah scored 1 goal in the Eredivisie 2018/2019 for the hosts-the teams only goals this season.

Why Excelsior will win

The hosts have become one of the better sides in the Netherlands while Groningen have regressed and they have performed admirably at home with 2 wins and 2 draws in 5 matches played.

Why Groningen will win

The visitors come to this encounter out of form as compared to the hosts But will be buoyed by the fact that they have been the better team in past H2H match ups between the two clubs playing here.

Excelsior vs FC Groningen Prediction

Whether you like it or not, football is all about getting results when you are in tough spots and that is what the Groningen will be attempting in this match but Excelsior are a more balanced team and tough to go up against at Van Donge & De Roo Stadion, so we support the hosts to avoid defeat in this match.